| A | B |
|---|
| garner | to gather and store; to get |
| corroborate | to confirm; back up with evidence |
| lament | to mourn |
| precipitate | to cause to happen abruptly |
| genial | friendly; pleasant |
| hypothetical | uncertain; unproven |
| grant | financial aid based on need; isn't paid back |
| matriculate | to register or enroll |
| permeate | to spread or seep through |
| conundrum | a puzzle; a riddle |
| bastion | stronghold; fortress |
| manifest | become evident or visible |
| conventional | common; customary; unexceptional |
| contentious | argumentative; quarrelsome |
| partisan | supporter; an ally |
| arbiter | one who decides; judge |
| inherent | internal trait; part of the essential nature of something |
| sanction | authorize or approve |
| erratic | unpredictable; all over the place |
| audacity | bold; daring; reckless |
| vex | confuse; annoy |
| genre | a kind; type; category |
| spurious | fake; unreal; counterfeit |
| flippant | having no respect or seriousness |
| placate | to soothe; satisfy; make happy |
